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Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe overall

Straits Times22 October 2026, 21:26 UTCRussia

MOSCOW, Oct 22 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that future talks on a settlement of the war in Ukraine should focus on security guarantees for both countries and an overall framework for security throughout Europe.

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